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30 mins
1/27/1976
1.
The Society Party
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Shotz brewery bottle-cappers and best friends, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, are invited by the boss' nephew, Tad Shotz, to the Shotz formal society party. Shirley is excited about going while Laverne finds it insulting.
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Director:
Garry Marshall
Writer:
Bob Brunner
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Guest starring:
Henry Winkler, Kathryn Ish, Mary Treen, Richard Stahl, Bobby Ball, Lyman Ward
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30 mins
2/3/1976
2.
The Bachelor Party
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While Mr. DeFazio is away for a few days, Laverne and Shirley take over running the Pizza Bowl for him. Later, The Fonz convinces the girls to let him host a wild bachelor party at the Pizza Bowl - it goes against Shirley's better judgement, but Laverne doesn't see any problem with it. When the party gets started, however, the girls both begin to realize just how much of a mess they've gotten themselves into.
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Director:
Jerry Paris
Writer:
Lowell Ganz
/ Mark Rothman
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Guest starring:
Henry Winkler, Tim Thomerson, Paul Linke, Harry Shearer
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30 mins
2/10/1976
3.
Bowling For Razzberries
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During the annual Shotz bowling tournament, Laverne decides to get even with her bowling rival, Karen from the past 5 years. However, on the big night, Laverne falls ills and takes heavy medication, leaving Laverne ""jerky"" during the tournament.
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Director:
Alan Myerson
Writer:
Marty Nadler
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Guest starring:
Peggy Doyle, Ruth Silveira, Randolph Powell
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30 mins
2/24/1976
4.
A Nun's Story
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While Laverne & Shirley await their yearly high school reunion, they reminisce about their old crazy friend, Anne-Marie, who shows up at the reunion a nun.
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Director:
Alan Myerson
Writer:
William Bickley
/ Michael Warren
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Guest starring:
Rochelle Richelieu, Greg Antonacci
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30 mins
3/2/1976
5.
Falter At The Alter
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Laverne suddenly decides to marry her boyfriend of only two months before he is sent away by the Navy.
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Director:
Jay Sandrich
Writer:
Arthur Silver
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Guest starring:
Paul Sylvan, Al Molinaro
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30 mins
3/9/1976
6.
Dog Day Blind Dates
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Laverne & Shirley double date with two criminals who secretly intend on robbing the bank next to the Pizza Bowl.
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Director:
James Burrows
Writer:
Dale McRaven
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Guest starring:
Fred Willard, Guich Koock, Bo Kaprall
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30 mins
3/16/1976
7.
Once Upon A Rumor
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Shirley's stuck zipper on her skirt leaves for a sticky situation when Lenny witnesses Squiggy with Shirley, half-dressed, leading to rumors around the Shotz Brewery that Shirley is a ""fun date.""
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Director:
Howard Storm
Writer:
Holly Mascott
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Guest starring:
Charles Frank
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30 mins
3/23/1976
8.
One Flew Over Milwaukee
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Shirley drives everyone she knows crazy when she loses her pet canary.
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Director:
Michael Kidd
Writer:
William Bickley
/ Michael Warren
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Guest starring:
Tabi Cooper, Doris Hess
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30 mins
3/30/1976
9.
Dating Slump
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Shirley becomes reclusive and refuses to date after learning that Carmine has a new girlfriend, which drives Laverne crazy.
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Director:
Alan Myerson
Writer:
Arthur Silver
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Guest starring:
Michael McManus, Carol Ita White, Robert Hays, Sande Lou Sanders, Marty Nadler, Mark Harmon
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30 mins
4/6/1976
10.
It's The Water
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Laverne & Shirley try to earn promotions by trying out for the new beer tasting position.
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Director:
Dennis Klein
Writer:
Greg Strangis
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Guest starring:
Greg Lewis
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30 mins
4/13/1976
11.
Fakeout At The Stakeout
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Laverne & Shirley falls victims to a peculiar robber, known as the ""Milwaukee Masher.""
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Director:
Alan Myerson
Writer:
Deborah Leschin
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Guest starring:
Bo Kaprall, John P. Hayes, Neil Thompson
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30 mins
4/27/1976
12.
Hi, Neighbor
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Lenny & Squiggy drive Laverne & Shirley crazy when they move into the girls' apartment building.
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Director:
Alan Myerson
Writer:
Harry Shearer
/ Michael McKean
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Guest starring:
Helen Page Camp
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30 mins
5/4/1976
13.
How Do You Say "Are You Dead" In German?
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Laverne & Shirley panic when a German delivery guy faints in their living room.
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Director:
John Thomas Lenox
Writer:
Bob Brunner
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Guest starring:
Brenda Verrett, Harold Oblong
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30 mins
5/11/1976
14.
From Suds To Stardom
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After losing four talent contests, Laverne & Shirley decide to do something about it. This has Laverne and Shirley doing the 'Cabana' act.
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30 mins
5/18/1976
15.
Mother Knows Worst
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Shirley's domineering mother comes for a visit, and finds fault with Shirley, her friends, and everything else about Shirley's life, until Laverne sets her straight.
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Director:
Alan Myerson
Writer:
Arthur Silver
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Guest starring:
Pat Carroll, Bill Chaffin, Helen Page Camp
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